discussion model aircraft

[Guest]

hey there peeps,

just started to do plastic models am on B 17 memphis belle looks lovely so far,heres my question,i have a very limited budget roughly 30 quid,i`m looking for detailed aircraft to do but at the this kind of budget,i like details for painting,also 1/32 scale or 1/48,this size as i have severe arthritis in my hands,and it helps me use them thnx ppl mobear

 

[Guest]

Welcome

I'm sure one of the aircraft experts will be along with some helpful advice soon

 

[Guest]

thnx for the update andygh

 

[Guest]

Morning Mobear & hope you enjoy it here.

I would have a good look at John's Shop. Just click on the Scale model Shop at the top of the page. All segregated into Manufacturers & scale.

Just finished a Revell Mosquito 1/48. Lots of problem with poor fit but I think they have just released a new one. Tamiya also do this one but more expensive.

With you on the arthritis really mostly legs in my case. But managed to keep it at bay using what they call Insulated underwear. I call them Long Johns causes a laugh in my family but they have worked miracles hardly a pain.

Laurie

 

[stona]

If you want a big kit with plenty of detail to paint you should be able to find the Revell 1/32 Ju88 for about 30 quid. It is outstanding value for money. Alternatively have a look at some online model shops,definitely start with John at the forum shop,and maybe read a few online reviews/builds. If you see something that takes your fancy you could do worse than asking the members here for an unbiased opinion of the kit. There's a good chance someone will have had a bash at it.

Good luck with the Belle,don't forget we all love a photo!

Cheers

Steve

 

[BarryW]

I second that with the JU88, got one in my stash..... I spent more on aftermarket bombs, bomb racks, swastikas and paint masks than the kit cost - but you don't have to do that to get a good model.

 

[mossiepilot]

Hey Mobear, welcome to the forum.

Just a thought, have you tried Evil-bay.

Theres a 1:48 Tamiya Spitfire for £16.00 and a 1:48 Tamiya Mustang for £16.50 on there at the moment.

Hope this helps.

Tony.

 

[Guest]

good god never heard of evilbay looking now lol thnx

 

[Guest]

It's what we call eBay. It's not really called evilbay.

 

[Gern]

Just a quick mention of another 1/32 Revell kit you should be able to get for about £25 - their Arado Ar 196. Vaughan's just finishing off his version of this and it looks excellent value for that sort of money.

There's also lots of other large scale stuff available on ebay. It might be worth checking reviews on some of the older kits though before you buy as some of them are either poorly detailed, or need lots of skills to build well.

Gern

 

[Guest]

Well if you want, i will give you a 1/32 P-38j lightening WW2 plane if you want it, just pay postage and its yours, call it a good deed of the day mate.... got far to many models off evilbay and im not in to planes at the minute... What do you say????

Lewis

 

[Guest]

fabulous gesture Lewis, good on yer

 

[Guest]

I'm with Gern - the Arado 196 is outstanding VFM.

 

[Guest]

thnx for all your own information,this has to be the best forum i actually stumbled upon and the shop seems awsome.so thnx for all your input

mobear

 

[Guest]

well knock me over with a feather m8,you tell me how much postage is and as my wifey says wow,a huge thankyou m8,wil wait with baited breath and thnx again mobear

 

[stona]

'Tis a noble thing you do there Lewis. Very well done to you Sir.

Once Mobear has finished his P-38 the Ar196 proposed by Gern does indeed look to be a very nice kit. I've been following Vaughan's build and can't believe I didn't think of it!

Cheers

Steve

 

[Guest]

No a problem MOBEAR, my wife will have to send it on monday as im in the army and never get any free time im sure it will only cost about 4quid to send, hope you enjoy it mate.

lewis

 

[Guest]

just finished belles top turret arthritis has stopped play for a bitView attachment 39138although found a cool way of putting fine detail inplace usinf sharpie pens lol

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[Guest]

Hello mobear, please don't think I have forgotten about you but I have not been home in a while except to move house again!!! (thanks army) once we have moved and unpacked you shall receive your good. Sorry for the delay mate.

Thanks Lewis